We’re going to feature one of our bulk items each week, starting with white quinoa!
Did you know quinoa is technically a seed, not a grain? It is gluten-free and considered a “super food.”
Quinoa is pronounced “KEEN-wah” and, according to an article by Health Line, it is higher in nutrients than most grains. Quinoa contains protein, fiber, magnesium, iron, antioxidants, and more.
It is still considered a “whole grain food,” even though it is not a grain.
How to prepare quinoa:
The ratio for cooking quinoa is 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups liquid (water or broth).
First, rinse the quinoa through a mesh strainer with cold water to remove any dust.
Add quinoa and liquid to a pan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Once cooked, let sit with lid on for 5 minutes, then fluff with fork. Add herbs and spices, veggies, beans, sauces, and more.
QUINOA RECIPES:
Quinoa Crust Pizza
Shrimp Fried Quinoa
One Pan Stuffed Pepper Quinoa
Butternut Squash, Root Vegetable, & Quinoa Kale Salad
Chia Spiced Breakfast Quinoa with Bosc Pears
Chicken Corn Quinoa Casserole
Strawberry, Quinoa, & Goat Cheese Salad
Sun Dried Tomatoes Quinoa Patties
Black Bean Quinoa Chili
These are just some recipe suggestions. There are thousands of recipes on the internet–just search “quinoa recipes” on Pinterest or Google.